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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Kryptolebias Campelloi

Kryptolebias campelloi Costa, 1990
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Kryptolebias Campelloi (Kryptolebias campelloi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Kryptolebias campelloi
Authority
Costa, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kryptolebias Campelloi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kryptolebias Campelloi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kryptolebias Campelloi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kryptolebias Campelloi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, 1990

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